Another way to say “exclamation”
18 slang terms grouped by this meaning, ranked by popularity.
An exclamation of stunned disbelief at someone's boldness — usually followed by a specific example of what they did. "The audacity to ask me to pay for half of his parking ticket." Italicized delivery implied; shaking of the head required.
A euphemistic American exclamation substituting for 'goddammit', following a long tradition of minced oaths that soften profanity through phonetic distortion. The form 'dagnammit' is one of many variants (dagnabbit, dadgummit, etc.) favored when actual swearing is inappropriate. Typically associated with rural US or deliberately folksy speech registers, and often played for comic effect. Each spelling variant reflects a different regional accent.
An Irish exclamation expressing dismay, grief, or lamentation — similar to 'oh dear' or 'alas.' It is typically used in expressions like 'wirra wirra' for added emphasis. The term has an old-fashioned, rural Irish flavor and is more commonly encountered in literature, folk songs, and depictions of Irish speech than in everyday modern conversation. Carries a tone of helpless worry or sorrow rather than shock or anger. Largely archaic in contemporary usage.
A British exclamation — typically shouted in a moment of triumph, excitement, or encouragement — equivalent to 'have it!' or 'yes!' Commonly heard at football matches, in pub banter, and among working-class communities in England. The dropped 'h' reflects regional pronunciation patterns, particularly in northern England and parts of London. Typically used to celebrate a goal, a successful move, or any moment of decisive action. High-energy and enthusiastic in register.
A British English simile meaning actually present and real — used to express surprise or emphasis that someone or something genuinely appeared in person. Often used in the phrasing there he was, as large as life. Can also be extended to as large as life and twice as natural for added emphasis.
To give credit, recognition, or shout-out to someone. As a verb or interjection. "Big up" + name pays respect.
Korean exclamation meaning "amazing" or "awesome" (대박). Used freely in K-pop fan English to react to good news, songs, or performances.
(slang, US) An exclamation of excitement or physical attraction.
(slang) An exclamation used to express surprise, frustration etc.
- 10wah lau
(Singlish, Manglish) An exclamation of annoyance or exasperation.
- 11habis
(Singlish, Manglish) To finish or be finished; used to express that something is over or cannot be undone.
- 12ag man
(South Africa) Used to express frustration, irritation or annoyance.
(UK, mildly, blasphemous) Stereotypical exclamation used in mockery of Christianity.
(idiomatic, US, UK, euphemistic) oh my God!.
- 15I say
(British, dated) An exclamation of surprise or protest.
- 16knickers
(UK, Irish, colloquial) A mild exclamation of annoyance.
(UK, informal) Exclamation of pretended astonishment on hearing news too good to be true, or a story too marvellous to be believed.
- 18Adam
(Christianity, usually with modifiers such as second or last) Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice, in Christian theology, makes possible the forgiveness of Adam's original sin.